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‘Lay siege to MLAs’ homes’ — minister’s speech on SC sub-quotas lays bare fissures in Siddaramaiah govt

Minister K.H. Muniyappa’s speech Tuesday kicked up a maelstrom over sub-quotas for different SC groups, an issue that has been simmering all year.

‘BJP doesn’t have a patent on Ram’ — Congress’s ‘Hanuman’ hopes to trounce Shivraj in MP’s Budhni

Congress candidate against the 4-time CM — actor Vikram Mastal, who played Hanuman in 2008-09 TV adaptation of the Ramayana — says BJP 'good at marketing itself without doing any work'.

CM Nitish apologises for ‘vulgar’ statement on population control. BJP targets his age, ‘mental health’

While BJP is demanding resignation of the 72-yr-old CM, saying his 'mental health appears to be failing', Bihar's ruling JD(U)-RJD alliance says opposition blowing issue out of proportion.

‘Blessed me, an OBC, to become PM. Do same for BC CM’ — Modi’s backward caste poll pitch in Telangana

BJP's 'BC for CM' pitch in the state comes at a time when Congress, other opposition parties are demanding caste census & promising one if voted in. Telangana goes to polls on 30 November.

How Congress & BJP are competing to woo youth in poll-bound MP — ‘IPL team’ to skill development

First-time voters form nearly 4% of Madhya Pradesh's total voting population. In an election that could come down to the wire, this young crowd could hold the key to victory.

Nitish’s ‘birth control tips’ in Bihar assembly spark row, NCW says ‘apologise to all of India’s women’

CM was talking about his efforts towards improving girls’ education & linking it with population control. Deputy CM Tejashwi says Nitish was talking about sex education.

Nitish govt to hike Bihar caste quota to 75% from 60% based on caste survey

Nitish Kumar govt announced decision in Bihar assembly as his government also released socioeconomic data collected as part of caste survey. Survey released 2 October.

Maharashtra’s ruling allies spar over Kunbi caste certificates for Marathas as OBCs plan protest

NCP minister Bhujbal speaks against ‘backdoor entry’ for Marathas in OBC quota, drawing flak from Sena minister Desai. Community leader says OBCs planning stir post-Diwali.

Contesting 2 seats, KCR faces stiff poll battle — Telangana Congress chief Revanth, ex-aide Eatala

Eyeing third team as Telangana CM, BRS chief will face Revanth Reddy in Kamareddy & Eatala Rajender in Gajwel. Congress clinches deal with CPI while CPI(M) plans to go it alone.

JJP fields 25 candidates against BJP in Rajasthan as fissures grow in Haryana alliance

JJP has also announced 'mission' to see Dushyant Chautala as Haryana CM in 2024. Amid calls from within BJP to end alliance, state chief says it's for central leadership to decide.

On Camera

Theaterisation reform is stuck on ranks and roles — India’s military needs clarity

On paper, the idea of theaterisation is elegant. In practice, it is paralysed by ambiguities of rank and command.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

‘Agni’ on the move—India successfully test-fires Agni-Prime nuclear missile from a train

With the latest test, India has the capability to launch a nuclear missile from under the sea, surface, air, and now from a railway network.

India doesn’t give walkovers to Pakistan in war. Here’s why it shouldn’t do it in cricket either

Many really smart people now share the position that playing cricket with Pakistan is politically, strategically and morally wrong. It is just a poor appreciation of competitive sport.